What is the shelf life of Margarine?

• A. 120 days
• B. 180 days
• C. 240 days
• D. 360 days

Answer: (C)

Shelf life is the period during which margarine stays safe to eat and keeps its quality when stored correctly. Margarine is fat-based and relatively stable, but fat can slowly oxidize and develop off flavors if exposed to heat, light, or air. When kept refrigerated in a tightly closed container, many margarine products maintain good quality for about eight months, which is 240 days. That’s why 240 days is the best fit for the standard guideline. Freezing can extend lifespan further, but the typical tested shelf life under normal refrigeration sits around 240 days. If margarine starts to smell off, look discolored, or tastes stale, it should be discarded.